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The Kingston Trio/...From the "Hungry i"The Kingston Trio/...From the "Hungry i" by The Kingston Trio
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These are the first 2 trio albums, and many say they are the best. I could listen to the "Hungry i" disk on repeat all day!
Live at NewportLive at Newport by The Kingston Trio
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This is #3, very representative of their live performances, and history in its own right. Also look for the #4 "Stereo Concert" disk which is the trio at its absolute best--argued by no one
The Kingston Trio: Stereo Concert Plus!The Kingston Trio: Stereo Concert Plus! by Kingston Trio
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This is Kingston Trio album #4, a live recording in 1958 featuring Bob, Nick & Dave...probably the best live recording of this version of the band
The Kingston Trio at Large/Here We Go Again!The Kingston Trio at Large/Here We Go Again! by The Kingston Trio
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The 5th & 6th releases from the Kingston Trio...these albums feature some of the best American folk songs ever written and/or recorded
Live at the Santa Monica AuditoriumLive at the Santa Monica Auditorium by The Kingston Trio
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Recorded live on April 21, 1961 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. This was only a few weeks before Dave Guard left the band.
Sold Out/String AlongSold Out/String Along by The Kingston Trio
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#7 and #8...not my favorites, but features some really nice tunes like "Don't Cry Katie", the whimsical "To Morrow", the ever-popular "Raspberries, Strawberries" and more.
The Last Month of the YearThe Last Month of the Year by The Kingston Trio
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#9...A non-commercial Christmas album, and one of my favorite holiday disks..."All Through The Night" is so wonderful and my favorite is the now very commercial "We Wish You A Merry Christmas"
Make Way/Goin' PlacesMake Way/Goin' Places by The Kingston Trio
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Albums 10 and 11 for the trio....begins with the cheerful "En el Aqua", and there are other greats like "Utawena", Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land" and a pre-Sinatra "It Was a Very Good Year"
The Guard YearsThe Guard Years by The Kingston Trio
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Another exhaustive collection...featuring the roots of the trio from 1958 to 1961, plus live material, commercial spots and later Dave Guard works
Dave Guard & the Whiskeyhill SingersDave Guard & the Whiskeyhill Singers by Dave Guard & the Whiskeyhill Singers
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Dave left the trio in 1961 to form the Whiskeyhill Singers...this is their opus...remember Dave and his family in your prayers--he died in 1991 of lymphoma
Two Classic Album from The Kingston Trio: Close-Up/College ConcertTwo Classic Album from The Kingston Trio: Close-Up/College Concert by The Kingston Trio
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12, 13--Exit Dave Guard, enter John Stewart. The trio keeps momentum...favs include "Chilly Winds" by Stewart and John Phillips, "Take Her Out of Pity" and "O Ken Karenga"...College Concert is amazing
Something Special/Back in TownSomething Special/Back in Town by The Kingston Trio
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#14 and #19...some greats like "One More Town" and "Jane Jane Jane"...shows off Nick Reynolds great talent...."Back in Town" is a great live offering from 1964 and their last album for Capitol Records
New Frontier/Time to ThinkNew Frontier/Time to Think by The Kingston Trio
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Releases 15 and 18...New Frontier sees the influence of John Stewart is really taking hold..."Time to Think" is one of my favorites with "Ally Ally Oxen Free", "Seasons in the Sun"
Kingston Trio #16/Sunny Side!Kingston Trio #16/Sunny Side! by The Kingston Trio
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"Number 16" and album #17...I really enjoy the favorite "The Reverend Mr. Black" but my favorite is "Mark Twain"...Sunny Side features "Desert Pete" and Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind"
The Capitol YearsThe Capitol Years by The Kingston Trio
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An exhaustive collection of records of the trio in its heydey at Capitol Records
The Kingston Trio (Nick-Bob-John)The Kingston Trio (Nick-Bob-John) by The Kingston Trio
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Album #20 for the trio...from 1965...many call this their favorite album, and it's also the hardest to find! This was the trio's first album for Decca Records
Stay AwhileStay Awhile by The Kingston Trio
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From 1965...the second album for Decca...definitely movement into modern folk music--music that is awash with John Stewart's influences
Somethin' Else [Lp Record]Somethin' Else [Lp Record] by KINGSTON TRIO
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Album #22...very rare...only available used on LP
Children of the MorningChildren of the Morning by The Kingston Trio
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Album #22..."Something Else" is rare; "Children of the Morning" is album #23, which is the last album to feature John Stewart...some of this content finds its way to Stewart's first solo album
Decca YearsDecca Years by Kingston Trio
"The Decca Years"...after they left Capitol Records in the late 60's....they recorded 4 albums for Decca: "Nick, Bob, John", "Stay Awhile", "Something Else" and "Children of the Morning"
Nick, Bob & John: The Final ConcertNick, Bob & John: The Final Concert by The Kingston Trio
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Wrapping up nearly 10 years with two different lineups. This is from 1967.
The Lost 1967 Album: Rarities, Vol. 1The Lost 1967 Album: Rarities, Vol. 1 by Kingston Trio
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Recorded in early 1967, this is the last studio material recorded by the Stewart-era Kingston Trio. They were trying to stay relevant with popular music, but music had changed by 1967 and there was no longer a place for the Trio.
Turning Like Forever: Rarities, Vol. 2Turning Like Forever: Rarities, Vol. 2 by The Kingston Trio
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This is more of an alternates / outtakes package of material recorded toward the end of the Stewart-era
The Stewart YearsThe Stewart Years by The Kingston Trio
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An exhaustive collection of music recorded when John Stewart was with the trio...from 1961 to 1966 plus alternate versions of songs and other goodies
The Lost Masters 1969-1972The Lost Masters 1969-1972 by The New Kingston Trio
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Bob Shane spends a few years trying to form "The New Kingston Trio"...band eventually composed of Bob Shane, George Grove and Roger Gambill. Bob bought the rights to the name "The Kingston Trio"
Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Time by The Kingston Trio
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Released in 1969, contains live material from 1966 performances
Twice Upon a TimeTwice Upon a Time by The Kingston Trio
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Live material recorded in 1966--among the same material used for their live album "Once Upon a Time"...this was recorded live at the Sahara Tahoe on July 31, 1966
Both Sides of the Kingston Trio, Vol. 1Both Sides of the Kingston Trio, Vol. 1 by The Kingston Trio
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Recorded during the 1980's...featuring Bob Shane, George Grove and Roger Gambill
Both Sides of the Kingston Trio, Vol. 2Both Sides of the Kingston Trio, Vol. 2 by The Kingston Trio
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The version of the Trio featuring Bob Shane, George Grove and Roger Gambill. Roger died of a heart attack in 1985...R.I.P.
Live at the Crazy HorseLive at the Crazy Horse by The Kingston Trio
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Released in 1994...with the death of Roger Gambill, Nick Reynolds has joined old pal Bob Shane and George Grove from time to time...I saw them live around this time--a wonderful show!
Everybody's Talking: The Houston Tapes, Vol. 1Everybody's Talking: The Houston Tapes, Vol. 1 by The Kingston Trio
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Released in 1999, celebrating over 40 years of the Kingston Trio...Bob, George & Nick
Capitol Collectors SeriesCapitol Collectors Series by The Kingston Trio
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For those who are looking for a CD that contains the best of the Kingston Trio, this is the CD to purchase...an essential for any folk music library...from 1958 to 1966, the Trio's hits
The Essential Kingston TrioThe Essential Kingston Trio by The Kingston Trio
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A newer greatest hits package from 2006. First disc is basically Dave Guard-era material and second disc is John Stewart-era material. Not a bad collection, and interesting choices to be called "essential". The Capitol Collector's Series disc has better "essentials".
The Kingston Trio and Friends ReunionThe Kingston Trio and Friends Reunion
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The 1981 reunion of Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds and Dave Guard...the first time they appeared together since 1961 when Guard left the trio...later Bob & Nick are joined by John for "Reuben James" !!!!!!!
The Kingston Trio Story - Wherever We May GoThe Kingston Trio Story - Wherever We May Go
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Documentary with music about the Trio...released in 2006 and previously shown on PBS.
Chilly WindsChilly Winds by John Stewart
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John Stewart sings some trio tunes...contains material from unreleased 1983 "Revenge of the Budgie"...Nick Reynolds duet on "Dreamers on the Rise" is awesome
Up & InUp & In by Dave Guard
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Released in 1988, here is Dave Guard's last work. Rest In Peace, Dave.
Genius of FolkGenius of Folk by The Kingston Trio
The modern era...the band's lineup on this disc from 2005 includes long-time member (since 1976) George Grove as well as Bill Zorn (a long-time member of the Limeliters) and Bobby Haworth (ex Brother's Four). Bobby Haworth left the band in August 2005 and was replaced by Rick Dougherty (also an ex-Limeliter).